Raivavae
Raivavae (Tahitian: Ra‘ivāvae /ra.ʔi.va:va.e/) is one of the Austral Islands in French Polynesia. Its total land area including offshore islets is 17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi).: 205 At the 2017 census, it had a population of 903. The island is of volcanic origin, and rises to 437 metres (1,434 ft) elevation at Mont Hiro.: 243
Raivavae | |
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NASA picture of Raivavae island | |
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Location of Raivavae | |
| Coordinates: 23°52′09″S 147°39′49″W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Subdivision | Austral Islands |
| Area 1 | 17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | 903 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 98739 /98750 |
| Elevation | 0–437 m (0–1,434 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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